Editions

Explore the different editions of Password Pusher.

Password Pusher has been open-source and actively maintained since 2011. This page explains the different editions available and their key characteristics.

Overview

Password Pusher is available in multiple editions to meet different organizational needs:

Edition Availability Description
Open Source (OSS) Self-hosted only Free, open-source edition with full self-hosting capabilities
Hosted Premium pwpush.com (US/EU regions) File sharing and enhanced branding beyond the free hosted tier
Hosted Pro pwpush.com (US/EU regions) Team collaboration with custom domains and security policies
Self-Hosted Pro Self-hosted Enterprise-grade solution for private deployment

Note: For a detailed feature comparison, see the Features Matrix.

Open Source Edition (OSS)

The open-source edition is freely available for anyone to use, modify, and self-host.

Key Features:

  • Secure text, URL, and QR code pushes
  • Basic Rebranding and customization
  • Full JSON API
  • AES-GCM encryption
  • Admin dashboard and user logins

Availability:

  • Self-hosted only - Deploy using Docker Compose or other methods
  • Source code on GitHub

  • License: Apache 2.0

    Best for: Organizations not requiring advanced features, team collaboration, extensive branding or requests.

Hosted Premium Edition

The Hosted Premium edition includes everything in the free hosted tier—including requests—plus paid enhancements.

Additional Features:

  • Secure file sharing
  • Secure requests with file attachments in request & responses (one-time upload links to retrieve sensitive data)
  • Enhanced branding and white-label appearance for push and request delivery pages
  • Advanced audit logging

Availability:

Best for: Individuals that prefer a hosted solution with file sharing and extensive rebranding.

Hosted Pro Edition

The Hosted Pro edition includes all Hosted Premium features plus team collaboration, custom domains and team policy enforcement.

Additional Features:

  • Team collaboration and member invites
  • Custom domains and complete white-label
  • Team-wide security policies
  • Priority support

Availability:

Best for: Organizations that prefer a hosted solution with collaboration features, custom domains, and advanced security policies.

Self-Hosted Pro Edition

Enterprise-grade solution for private deployment with all Pro features plus self-hosting.

Features:

  • All Hosted Pro edition features
  • Self-hosted deployment (Docker)
  • Custom SSO integration (Google, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and more)
  • Flexible storage (local, S3, Azure Blob, and others)
  • Commercial license

Availability:

Best for: Organizations with strict security & control requirements and those who prefer to self-host with all features.

Feature Pipeline

Summary: Paid subscriptions for Hosted Premium and Pro editions fund the development of the open-source edition. Features are periodically moved from the Premium & Pro feature sets and added to the OSS edition, ensuring the open-source version benefits from all development work.

In 2024, Password Pusher introduced a feature pipeline model where Hosted Premium & Pro features are initially launched on pwpush.com and periodically integrated into the open-source edition. This model supports and accelerates development while ensuring the open-source version benefits from all development work.

Learn more:

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Hosted Premium features be added to open source?

Yes! Hosted Premium features are periodically migrated to the open-source edition. The open-source version is the eventual beneficiary of all development work.

Can I self-host the Hosted Premium or Hosted Pro edition?

  • Open Source (OSS) — Yes. You can self-host the open-source edition anytime; see Installation.
  • Hosted Premium — No. This edition is only available on pwpush.com; there is no self-hosted Premium build.
  • Hosted Pro (same features, your servers) — Yes, as Self-Hosted Pro: the same Pro features in a licensed, self-hosted product. See Pro Self-Hosted and Self-Hosted Pricing.

What’s the difference between Hosted Premium and Hosted Pro?

Hosted Pro includes all Hosted Premium features plus team collaboration, custom domains, and team-wide security policies.

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